International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA): Senior Research Supervisor

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) with Headquarters at Ibadan, is an international Agricultural Research Centre in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is an association of about 50 countries, international and regional organizations, and private foundations. IITA seeks to increase agricultural production in a sustainable way in order to improve the nutritional status and well-being of people in tropical Sub-Saharan Africa.

IITA is recruiting for Senior Research Supervisor to be based in Kano.

Job Title: Senior Research Supervisor – Kano Station (2 yrs renewable contract)

The Job:
- Assist Scientists to conduct dissemination campaign on legume and inoculants technologies in the Savanna agro-ecology.
- Liaise with leaders of Governmental, Non-Governmental, media and community-based organisations as well as other stakeholders for project mobilisation.
- Faciliate interaction between farmers, input dealers and marketers for input supply and market opportunities
- Assist to organise workshops, seminars, training and demonstrations
- Assist in prepare annual budgets for project programming
- Collect, process data and prepare administrative/financial reports
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Qualification
- BSc. Agric Economics, HND Agricultural Extension, plus minimum of 4 years in agricultural research and extension activities in Savanna agro-ecological zone of Nigeria.
- Candidate must be loyal
- demonstrate high intergrity with good inter-personal and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of computer statistical and experimental design softwares
- be willing to work beyond normal working hours
- Ability to write and speak fluently in Hausa Language with good driving skills and possession of a valid Drivers’ License is desirable

Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Method of Application:
Interested application should forward their applications with a detailed CV, the name and address of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct supervisor at work. (including telephone, fax and e-mail address, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to :

The Personnel Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
PMB 5320,
Oyo Road, Ibadan
Nigeria.

Application closes 10th August 2010